Sit-ups and crunches are two of the most well-known abdominal exercises and often have a permanent place in workout plans. However, there are now many opinions and studies questioning the ...

When you hear "ab workout," your mind probably goes to sit-ups and crunches, lying on your back. Yet research shows that these aren’t actually the best exercises for targeting the muscles in your ...

They’re often lumped together as “ab exercises,” but crunches and situps aren’t the same thing — and choosing the right one can impact your results (and your spine). So, if your goal is stronger abs, ...

When most people think of core exercises, they think crunches and sit-ups – possibly because the tactical professions have used them for decades. But given recent changes in military testing, the next ...

Flip through any health and fitness magazine from the last few decades and you’ll find no shortage of ab exercises promising that coveted six-pack—crunches, sit-ups, planks, you name it. And while ...

We love a plank hold as much as the next girl, and we’ll bicycle kick our way through just about anything. But if you’re looking for new ways to work your core that don’t involve face planting ...

Our core is made up of four muscle groups that are essential to everyday movements, like walking and lifting. And when people think about core strengthening, crunches are often the first thing that ...